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“Beautiful views”

Mar 2023

Calm water for a swim.

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“A nice walk along the beach”

May 2023

we walked along this lovely beach and enjoyed the breezes.

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Herbst-Winter

Berlin, Germany467 contributions

Afternoon excursion

Jan 2024 • Family

Took a tour to Hole in the Rock in the afternoon. Very easy to navigate but pretty. The stroll along the beach promenade is very attractive, and by the second street you've seen almost everything. The history of the place is interesting, from the "hellhole of the Pacific" to the brief capital of New Zealand. Three hours are enough with a visit to the cafe.

Written May 24, 2024

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Luvinspoonful

Rotorua, New Zealand673 contributions

Sweet sands

Jun 2020

Picturesque beach, short but filled with life. Waterside restaurants, good swimming and there is a raft for diving Off for older children. You can catch the ferry from Paihia and walk off the wharf straight on to this very lovely beach

Written June 22, 2020

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ScampinIzzy

Whangarei, New Zealand332 contributions

A nice place to while away a few hours

Jul 2020 • Couples

You can walk or sit at this location, it’s just nice to sit and watch the world go by, it can also be fairly sheltered.

Written July 3, 2020

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Ken A

Anchorage, AK128 contributions

short walk with good views

Nov 2018 • Couples

pretty short beach for a morning walk but it is very picturesque and quiet. it is probably much busier in the summer

Written February 11, 2019

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Michael D

La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain337 contributions

Soft sand and it would be 5 star

Jan 2018 • Couples

A nice beach with an easy path to stroll along. The beach is small shingle but still not too hard on your feet.

Written January 28, 2018

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ScampinIzzy

Whangarei, New Zealand332 contributions

A nice place to while away a few hours, nice for a walk, or just sit and look at the scenery.

Mar 2022 • Couples

You can walk or sit at this location, it’s just nice to sit and watch the world go by, it can also be fairly sheltered. Worth spending time here for peace and quiet.

Written July 10, 2022

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getdihere

Kerikeri, New Zealand594 contributions

Peaceful little beach

Nov 2019 • Friends

Walking along the seafront from the wharf is a must. Lots of seats to rest or just relax and enjoy the views. Lots of boats drifting by. Especially beautiful on sunny days. The beach is covered in little stones not sand so shoes might be needed on a walk to the waters edge if you have sensitive feet.

Written November 24, 2019

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Chrissie77

United Kingdom686 contributions

Quiet but interesting

Feb 2019 • Friends

We walked here every day just enjoying the quiet and changing coast. Some beautiful homes with frontline views. Most looked empty so could be holiday rentals?
Everything spotless, no garbage. Just like the rest of Russell.

Written February 24, 2019

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Mike C

Cumbria, UK129 contributions

Great for people watching

Jan 2019 • Couples

We could have spent the day sitting on one of the benches under the shade watching the boats in the bay and the people in the water. Plenty of activity with excellent icecream and cafes available nearby

Written February 8, 2019

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Colleen B

Auckland Central, New Zealand25 contributions

A must-do stroll along this waterfront.

Sep 2017 • Couples

This is historic Russell at its best - the wharf, the boats resting in the harbour the old cottages bordering the narrow road - very atmospheric and full of history.

Written October 1, 2017

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